Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who have passed the module should be able to

• Account for the chemistry and thermodynamics behind protein structure, folding, stability and function, including the effect of protein modifications
• Account for central elements of protein biosynthesis and processing
• Account for protein evolution and homology

Skills

• Design recombinant proteins and processes for their purification
• Explain, use and document the effect of different preparative and analytical methods, including different forms of chromatography and electrophoresis

Competences

• Read and understand advanced scientific articles in structural and analytical protein chemistry

Type of instruction

• Lectures
• Theoretical exercises

Extent and expected workload

150 hours

Exam

Exams